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BRIDGE TALKSTourism Reset:
Regenerate. Humanize. Lead.

27 November, 2025 | 2 pm
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Join us! The Future Tourism & Hospitality Needs

An afternoon dedicated to ideas that move Portugal forward. Through inspiring talks and conversations, we will explore how sustainability, technology, humanization, talent, and learning can shape a more prosperous and resilient future for tourism. The event will culminate in Echoes of Heritage — an immersive performance bridging our past with the future we are called to build.

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Echoes of Heritage

Join an immersive performance set— a bridge between the past that shaped us and the future we are called to build. 

Talks and Sessions

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A National Commitment: The Future Portugal Needs

This opening session will set the tone for the day, highlighting the strategic role of tourism in shaping Portugal’s future in a globalized world. It will reflect on how Portugal can strengthen its identity, competitiveness, and sustainability by valuing what is local — its people, culture, and territories — while embracing innovation and international collaboration. This is a call to align national ambition with global opportunity, ensuring that tourism continues to be a driving force for inclusive and regenerative growth.

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(R)evolution: When Standing Still Means Falling Behind

In this talk, we will explore how innovation and transformation are redefining the future of tourism in Portugal. Through the voices of visionary leaders and changemakers, we will discuss why staying still is no longer an option — and how embracing change, technology, and human potential is essential to lead in a rapidly evolving world.

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Inspiring Practices: Leading the Change from Within

In this session, we will highlight inspiring practices that demonstrate how change begins from within organizations and individuals. Six leaders will share concrete examples of transformation across key dimensions shaping the future of tourism: sustainability, technology, audiences, humanization, talent and life learning. Together, these stories reveal how Portugal can lead by example — creating a tourism ecosystem that is innovative, human-centered, and regenerative.

Moderator: Roberto Antunes
Executive Director NEST Centro de Inovação do Turismo | Director Health & Tourism Lab @ Nova Medical School

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Learning Journeys: Education as the New Frontier in Tourism

This talk explores how learning has become a central driver of tourism innovation, shaping new models such as educational travel, cultural immersion, and transformative experiences. By bridging education and tourism, we open pathways for lifelong learning that transcend classrooms and borders, cultivating curiosity, empathy, and global citizenship.

Moderator: Nélia Câmara
Executive Education NOVA FCT Director

Catarina Paiva
Board Member @ Turismo de Portugal

Eurico Cabrita
Vice-Dean Research& Innovation NOVA FCT

Inês Perez
COO @ NOVA Tourism and Hospitality


 


Additional highlight moments

The event will open with a welcoming session that sets the stage for a day dedicated to ideas, dialogue, and transformation. It will highlight the vital role of tourism in shaping a more sustainable, human-centered, and innovative future for Portugal.

Throughout the afternoon, participants will explore key dimensions of change — from regeneration and technology to humanization, talent, and learning — through inspiring talks and conversations with leaders who are driving the evolution of the sector.

We will conclude with a powerful and immersive moment celebrating our heritage and collective commitment to building the future Portugal needs.

Meet our speakers

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Board Member
Turismo de Portugal

Nélia Câmara Follow me on LinkedIn

Executive Education Director
NOVA FCT

Inês Perez Follow me on LinkedIn

COO
NOVA Tourism and Hospitality

Roberto Antunes Follow me on LinkedIn

Executive Director
NEST Centro de Inovação do Turismo | Lab @ Nova Medical School

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Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore how tourism’s future can be built through sustainability, innovation, and human talent.

About Bridge Talks

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Bridge Talks are free events promoted by NOVA FCT Executive Education, designed to foster meaningful connections between academia and business, explore transformative ideas and build bridges that shape a sustainable and prosperous future. Each talk addresses a relevant topic, providing a platform for thought leaders to share insights and innovations.

Why we call it Bridge Talks?

Firstly, NOVA FCT is located in the south side of the bridge...

Secondly, it is aligned with our mission: “Bridging to meet the future: lifelong learning in Science and Tech”.

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because our goal is to establish bridges between academia and business, fostering collaboration that leverages the strengths of both worlds. 

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How we think shapes the world around us, and our ways of thinking are formed through our learning and collaboration with others. We believe that lifelong learning is more important than knowledge. We have tools, faculty and researchers to develop and deliver how to do it. We know, and we believe, that the future demands more from technology and science, and we know how to teach and experience it in a good way. We are ready to make a difference by equipping society with the knowledge, skills, and adaptability needed to navigate and contribute to the ever-evolving landscape of tomorrow.